America's Heartland
America's Heartland
Farming, ranching and food production from the farmers of America to you. A national evolution of California, a popular and critically acclaimed series. Produced by KVIE Public Television in Sacramento, California. The show airs weekly on public television stations across the US.
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22 Episodes
- 509E9
509Jason Shoultz finds out how some states are finding new ways to deal with cattle rustlers. Sarah Gardner discovers an Ohio family farm where generations pull together to plant their corn crop. Rob Stewart visits Pennsylvania's Burpee Seed Company to see how crops get their start. Akiba Howard finds a rural community in Nebraska where residents say you can find the best in their wurst. - 513E13
513Reporter Rob Stewart visits an inner city high school where the focus is all about farming. Yolanda Vazquez discovers a harvest from the sea at a Maryland Shrimp farming operation. Reporter Jason Shoultz finds some farmers going back to draft horses to handle their field work. Akiba Howard heads for Nebraska where one farmer whose agricultural efforts feed the soul as well as the body. - 521E21
521Learn about the many uses for soybeans in a journey from rural Iowa to San Francisco. You'll explore efforts to grow the market for soy-biodiesel fuel, discover industrial products made from soy oil, and hear from a leading soybean researcher. You'll also see the popularity of soy-based foods in San Francisco's Japan Town and even visit a beauty store selling soy-based lotions and cleansers.